Swine Flu = H1N1 Flu April 30, 2009

We are making a big change tonight on the news. The government and international health organizations are changing the name of “swine flu” to its medical name: “H1N1 flu.”  So, we at Action News are also changing the name.  Don’t get confused… it’s the same thing.

Biden Suggests Avoiding Plane Travel April 30, 2009

It’s hard to know just how serious this swine flu is. This morning Vice President Joe Biden said during an interview that he’d suggest avoiding plane travel and subway travel because being in a confined space is not a good idea. I have a trip planned with the kids next month (in the U-S).  I’m [...]

Swine Flu Economic Impact April 28, 2009

This just came over through the Associated Press. The economic impact estimate of swine flu in Mexico: 
MEXICO CITY (AP) – A leading business group estimates that canceled events and closure of movie theaters, night clubs, museums and other establishments to prevent the spread of swine flu is costing Mexico City at least 777 million pesos [...]

Swine Flu / Pittsburgh Area April 28, 2009

We’re just getting word that there is a suspected case of swine flu in Allegheny County. I thought while this story continues to develop I’d post some information for you on prevention and treatment. 
Click here for the Center for Disease Control’s website for lots of helpful information on swine flu.

Stolen Scooter April 28, 2009

I’m writing a story right now about an 85 year old woman whose electric scooter was stolen. Her name is Betty Keefer and she has a lot of trouble getting around.  She says on March 11th a man came up to her place in Jeannette, Westmoreland County and took it.. saying he was going to [...]

The Mona Lisa and Gisele April 28, 2009

I subscribe to Vanity Fair. Great articles. This interesting article  in the most recent magazine talks about the theft of the Mona Lisa in 1911. It explains how there was a crime behind the crime… and something much deeper than the simple stealing of the icon from inside the Louvre. Click here to read the entire [...]

New Book / Pillars of the Earth April 27, 2009

The latest book I’m reading is a suggestion from Jon Greiner’s wife, Susan.  She passed along Pillars of the Earth by Ken Follett.  

   Here’s a review:
Here, Follett sets the thrillers aside for a long, steady story about building a cathedral in 12th-century England. Bloodthirsty or adventure-crazed Follett readers will be frustrated, but anyone who [...]

Twitter With Me April 25, 2009

I just joined Twitter.… and I’m inviting you to join me there.   It’s so easy and it’s FREE! (You may have seen it on Oprah)  I’m using it to tell you what I’m working on throughout the day and to give you the head’s up on some of the stories that will air on [...]

Armed Robberies in Oakland Area April 24, 2009

Be careful at night around the Oakland/Shadyside/Squirrel Hill area. There have been about a dozen armed robberies in the past few weeks including one early this morning.  In each case two men in hooded sweatshirts come up to their victims (usually walking alone) and pull a gun.  This morning the robbers were even more aggressive [...]

Baby Shaker Controversial Game April 23, 2009

I’m working on a story on a controversial game called Baby Shaker. It launched through Apple on Monday and created such outrage Apple pulled it Wednesday. The idea is to see how long you can listen to the crying baby before shaking the phone to make it stop.

More tonight on Action [...]

Pictures of Saturn April 23, 2009

This post is for my brother, David.  Click here to read the article and see more pictures.

   The new pictures of Saturn were taken by Nasa’s Cassini spacecraft.   Nasa says they show the most incredible detail yet.

Practical Joke/What’s Cookin’ April 22, 2009

This is a funny practical joke video my beautiful teenage neighbor sent me. I’m so glad no one has ever done anything like this to me! 

I’m Back/ Cooking Class/ CASA April 21, 2009

Many of you have written in wondering what’s happened to my blogging life. Well, today, I’m back. 
I did a story last week on Twitter. I think I’ll set up an account to get news tips. Anyone out there with any Twittering advice PLEASE help me! I’m going to work on it this week and I [...]

8 Year old’s Amazing Voice April 15, 2009

This is Jackie Evancho. She’s only eight, lives in the Pittsburgh area,  and she has the voice of an angel. She was the 1st runner up in that local Kean Idol contest I told you about a few weeks ago. Enjoy!

(watching her try to adjust the mic to her size is [...]

Three Honorable Men April 12, 2009

I’ve been wanting to write something about the three officers we lost last week but there are no words to describe my horror, my heartbreak, and my respect for Officers Eric Kelly, Paul Sciullo and Stephen Mayhle. May they rest in peace.

I do want to remind you of how you can show your appreciation. 
The Fraternal [...]